Overview

Coker University is a Comprehensive institution located in Hartsville, SC, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 300 E. College Avenue
Hartsville, SC  29550
United States

Contact Mr. Adam Connolly
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@coker.edu
Phone: 843-383-8050
Fax: 843-383-8056

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology, Other
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Commercial And Advertising Art
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music, General
Music, Other
Photography
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,389

Applied

857

Accepted

1,022

Enrolled

Female Admissions

812

Females Applied

483

Females Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

577

Males Applied

374

Males Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview One recommendation Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition or portfolio for certain programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	December 15th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	520	470	560
SAT Math	502	450	540
ACT Composite	20	17	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,864

Private

Fees

675

Full-time student fees

10,882

Room & board

5,162

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

20,820

Avg. Financial Aid Package

23,823

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,332

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,216

Avg. Loan Aid

16,116

Avg. Grant Aid

7,883

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,022

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.13%
Black or African American	33.37%
White or Caucasian	52.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.59%
Asian	0.49%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	6.36%
Other	0.88%

Gender

Male (40.41%)

Female (59.59%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	56%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Bandfest, Crew Race and COW Days (Coker Olympics of Winter)

Student Services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Soccer	No	Division 2
Softball	No	Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

66

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 55

Part-time - 11

Male - 46

Female - 49